Differentiate between physical and chemical changes.
Given below is a comparison of two types of changes:
Physical changes |
Chemical changes |
1.Changes take place only in properties such as colour, physical state, density etc. |
1.Change result in the formation of new chemical substance. |
2.Change is temporary. |
2.Change is permanent. |
3.Original substance(s) can be obtained back easily. |
3.Original substance cannot be obtained back easily. |
4.Chemical properties of the substance remain unchanged even after the physical change. |
4.New substance with different properties are formed. |